Developing Milestone

Developing Milestone Progress

Every child’s path shines from first words to first steps — celebrating milestones in unity and divine lines.

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0-3 Months

  • Gross Motor – Holds head up and moves arms and legs symmetrically.
  • Fine Motor – Looks at hands, swipes at objects.
  • Visual – Follows moving objects with eyes and recognizes faces.
  • Feeding – Swallows liquids and begins to breast or bottle feed more efficiently.
  • Social/Emotional – Soothed when picked up, begins to smile.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Startled by loud noises.

Developmental Delays at 0-3 Months

  • Gross Motor – Difficulty controlling head movements or stiff muscles.
  • Fine Motor – Limited hand movements or not bringing hands to mouth.
  • Visual – They are not following objects with their eyes or have difficulty focusing.
  • Feeding – Problems with sucking or swallowing.
  • Social/Emotional – Rarely or not smiling when engaged.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Not reacting to loud sounds or not making any sounds.

3-6 Months

  • Gross Motor – Rolls from back to side and supports weight on legs.
  • Fine Motor – Reaches for and holds objects and shakes toys.
  • Visual – Eyes follow moving objects and look from one object to another.
  • Feeding – May start solid foods, shows a preference for tastes.
  • Social/Emotional – Laughs, anticipates feeding.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Turns head towards sounds and begins babbling.

Developmental Delays at 3-6 Months

  • Gross Motor – Unable to roll over in either direction or support weight on legs.
  • Fine Motor – Not reaching for and grasping toys.
  • Visual – Not consistently tracking moving objects with eyes.
  • Feeding – Difficulty moving food to the throat or rejecting different textures.
  • Social/Emotional – Not showing enjoyment around people or not expressing displeasure.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Lack of babbling or very little vocalization.

6-9 Months

  • Gross Motor – Sits alone, crawls forward.
  • Fine Motor – Passes toy from one hand to the other, bangs objects together.
  • Visual – Inspects and plays with fingers to track moving objects accurately.
  • Feeding – Drinks from a cup with assistance, and finger foods are started.
  • Social/Emotional – Shows fear of strangers and clings to known adults.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Responds to name, understands “no.”

Developmental Delays at 6-9 Months

  • Gross Motor – Difficulty sitting without support or not attempting to crawl.
  • Fine Motor – Lack of coordinated hand movement, like passing objects from hand to hand.
  • Visual – Not showing interest in playing peek-a-boo games.
  • Feeding – Not progressing towards eating chunkier textures.
  • Social/Emotional – Not showing affection to caregivers or not seeming to recognize familiar people.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Not responding to sounds or own name.

9-12 Months

  • Gross Motor – Stands with support may take first steps.
  • Fine Motor – Grasps small objects, uses pincer grasp.
  • Visual – Finds hidden objects and enjoys peek-a-boo.
  • Feeding – Holds own bottle and begins using a spoon.
  • Social/Emotional – Tests parental response to behaviors and plays simple games.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Says simple words and imitates sounds.

Developmental Delays at 9-12 Months

  • Gross Motor – Not crawling or not standing with support.
  • Fine Motor – Difficulty grasping small objects with thumb and forefinger.
  • Visual – Not looking for objects that are hidden.
  • Feeding – Do not use a pincer grasp to eat small pieces of food.
  • Social/Emotional – Lack of stranger anxiety or not showing specific preferences for certain people.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Do not use simple words or gestures, like shaking your head for “no.”

12-15 Months

  • Gross Motor – Walks alone and begins to run.
  • Fine Motor – Stacks two or more blocks, marks with a crayon.
  • Visual – Looks at pictures in books for more extended periods.
  • Feeding – Eats with fingers and uses spoon and fork with help.
  • Social/Emotional – Imitates others and shows affection without prompting.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Uses simple words purposefully and follows simple directions.

Developmental Delays at 12-15 Months

  • Gross Motor – Need support to walk or stand.
  • Fine Motor – Not being able to stack at least two blocks.
  • Visual – Lack of interest in simple picture books.
  • Feeding – Not attempting to use a spoon or being incredibly messy.
  • Social/Emotional – Not imitating actions or sounds, not participating in play with others.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Not saying, mom or dad.

15-18 Months

  • Gross Motor – Walks alone and climbs onto furniture.
  • Fine Motor – Pushes car toys and turns book pages.
  • Visual – to see body parts show interest in pictures.
  • Feeding – Eats with a spoon and helps with setting the table.
  • Social/Emotional – Plays alongside others and begins to assert independence.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Identifies everyday objects and begins to form sentences.

Developmental Delays at 15-18 Months

  • Gross Motor – Not walking independently or difficulty navigating obstacles.
  • Fine Motor – Not scribbling spontaneously.
  • Visual – Not pointing to show interest in something.
  • Feeding – Persistent difficulties chewing or refusing a wide range of food textures.
  • Social/Emotional – Not engaging in simple pretend play.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Not learning new words regularly or not following simple spoken requests.

18-24 Months

  • Gross Motor – Runs well and kicks the ball.
  • Fine Motor – Builds tower with blocks and begins to use scissors.
  • Visual – Watches and copies drawing, focuses on details.
  • Feeding – Chew food with back teeth using a fork and spoon.
  • Social/Emotional – Engages in simple pretend play and shows empathy.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Points to named body parts and understands two-step commands.

Developmental Delays at 18-24 Months

  •  Gross Motor – Not running or difficulty with stairs.
  • Fine Motor – Trouble manipulating small objects or not starting to use utensils.
  • Visual – Not recognizing familiar objects in pictures.
  • Feeding – Need help setting the table or helping with simple food preparation.
  • Social/Emotional – Lack of interest in other children or not engaging in parallel play.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Limited vocabulary or not combining two words.

2-2 1/2 Years

  • Gross Motor – Jumps with both feet, throws ball overhead.
  • Fine Motor – Turns pages one at a time and draws straight lines.
  • Visual – Matches colors to objects and begins to sort by shape.
  • Feeding – Prefers to use utensils and participates in mealtime conversations.
  • Social/Emotional – Shows parallel play and takes turns with guidance.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Forms sentences of 2-3 words and begins using pronouns.

Developmental Delays at 2-2 1/2 Years

  • Gross Motor – Difficulty jumping in place or standing on tiptoe.
  • Fine Motor – Trouble turning book pages or difficulty with simple puzzles.
  • Visual – Difficulty sorting objects by color or shape.
  • Feeding – Difficulty using utensils properly or frequent spillage.
  • Social/Emotional – Not playing alongside other children or not showing a wide range of emotions.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Not forming phrases of two to three words, not following simple instructions.

2 1/2-3 Years

  • Gross Motor – Stands on one foot, pedals tricycle.
  • Fine Motor – Folds paper and cuts with scissors.
  • Visual – Matches colors and complete puzzles.
  • Feeding – Be more independent with eating; may help prepare food.
  • Social/Emotional – Understands taking turns and begins cooperative play.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Speaks in sentences and asks “why” questions.

Developmental Delays at 2 1/2-3 Years

  • Gross Motor – Difficulty with tricycle riding or climbing wall.
  • Fine Motor – Limited use of pretend play with objects.
  • Visual – Difficulty with matching and sorting by size and shape.
  • Feeding – Little interest in participating in mealtime tasks.
  • Social/Emotional – Challenges in taking turns or playing cooperatively with others.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Does not use sentences or understandable, familiar people.

3-4 Years

  • Gross Motor – Catches large ball and hops on one foot.
  • Fine Motor – Can copy simple shapes and begins to write letters.
  • Visual – Recognizes and names colors and completes puzzles with 4-5 pieces.
  • Feeding – Serves itself well with a fork and spoon.
  • Social/Emotional – Begins to understand rules in games and shows concern for crying friends.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Tells simple stories and understands the concept of “two.”

Developmental Delays at 3-4 Years

  • Gross Motor – Not catching a tossed ball or not pedaling a tricycle.
  • Fine Motor – Difficulty drawing circles or lines, not showing interest in drawing.
  • Visual – Not showing a clear understanding of prepositions in picture books (e.g., “on,” “under”).
  • Feeding – Struggling to use cutlery properly or needing significant help with dressing.
  • Social/Emotional – Not engaging in role-playing or group play activities.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Limited sentence structure, not using “me” or “you” appropriately.

4-5 Years

  • Gross Motor – Stands on one foot for ten seconds, swings, and climbs well.
  • Fine Motor – Cuts on line continuously and begins to copy some capital letters.
  • Visual – Can name coins and their value and identify most alphabet letters.
  • Feeding – Uses a knife to cut soft food and shows more refined table manners.
  • Social/Emotional – Wants to please friends and likes singing, dancing, and acting.
  • Speaking/Hearing – Speaks clearly and can tell a simple story using complete sentences.

Developmental Delays at 4-5 Years

  • Gross Motor – Challenges with hopping or standing on one foot, difficulty coordinating movements in activities like sports or dance.
  • Fine Motor – Struggling with self-care tasks like buttoning clothes or scissors.
  • Visual – Difficulty identifying primary colors or not showing interest in learning numbers or letters.
  • Feeding – Still needing significant help during meals or not using utensils like a fork and spoon competently.
  • Social/Emotional – Not showing interest in interactive games with other children or not expressing a range of emotions.
  • Speaking/Hearing – They must speak in complete sentences or tell stories about their day and have difficulty following multi-step directions.